Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Really not sure how I missed this last month, considering it was linked off beijingultimate.com, but Hang Time got in touch with the right people at China Daily (or vice versa) and this was the result:

Ultimate word in speed and stamina

A disc, a field, and eight cones. They can capture the imagination of all ages.

Entering the Chinese mainland nearly a decade ago, Ultimate Frisbee is fast becoming a big hit. A growing number of players gather at the Peking University every Saturday to indulge in its thrills.

For players in the Beijing Ultimate Frisbee, the "ultimate" is no longer a leisurely toss across the beach, but more of a competitive sport. It has graduated from a robust and entertaining beach activity to a highly competitive sport, over the past few years.

"It is really taking off," says 30-year-old Zhao Bin who has been playing since the age of 23. "It's a simple sport to get into. Unlike most other sports, it only requires a disc and space."

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Pickup: Wednesdays, 8-10 pmPlease check Beijing Ultimate and/or Beijing Ultimate Google Groups for the latest pickup info. We are currently playing indoors at Zhicunlu (subway stop that is the intersection between subway lines 10 and 13; Exit G1 on Line 10 is your best option, because the field is right next to it)